Lake Superior Agate
Q: I will be at the head of the MN in July and have heard that the search of gravel pits can be the source for finding Lake Superior Agates Trounce. I have no idea if the gravel pits that I should try to approach acquiescence. Can anyone give me a name and a location to try?
A: Years (literally decades), the gravel pits have been a good place to find agates, but no luck today. More to do with personal property and accidents, lawsuits, etc.
My family vacation was spent in search of rocks around the nature, but my great-aunt lived just outside of Grand Marais...
I have a garnering of beutiful lake superior agates that I have picked from the beach throughout the years. I know they are worth well-to-do just don't, know how to get rid of them.
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Students throw party for Paul Bunyan Students listened as Paul Bunyan told tales of water skiing on tree logs and making lakes with his huge feet. Some student gasped in awe when Paul showed off his oversized wallet, belt and Lake Superior agate ring. Salscheider, who says he is 6 feet, and more » |
Earl Weiland, 101
Earl was an excellent lapidary (rockhound) who could polish a Lake Superior agate into a splendid piece of jewelry. He organized and became the first president of the Austin Gem and Mineral Society. Earl was an exceptional musician.
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Prep report: Rodgers sisters lead Barnum past Hibbing Five players scored in double figures and the host Spartans raced to a 57-14 halftime lead to clinch at least a share of the Lake Superior Conference title. David Bergstrom had 19 points and the Vikings squeaked out a three-point Polar League road win |
